Summary
A woman died while trying to cross the English Channel from France to the UK. This incident follows others and highlights the ongoing issue of people attempting dangerous crossings. Nearly 900 people successfully crossed the Channel in small boats on the same day as the woman's attempted crossing.
Key Facts
- A woman's body was found on a beach in northern France after trying to cross the English Channel.
- Her age and nationality have not been identified.
- Two Somali women also died recently during a similar crossing attempt.
- At least 27 people have died this year while trying to cross from France to the UK.
- Around 900 migrants crossed the Channel in small boats on Saturday.
- Since January 2025, approximately 33,000 people have made the crossing.
- An investigation is underway to check if the woman's death is linked to a nearby crossing attempt.
- The UK government faces pressure over the high number of crossings and asylum applications.
